Bangkok ( Thailand ) - Massage / Sauna Compiled)

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 21, 2008 11:18 pm

One reason why people are enticed to visiting Bangkok again and again is the abundance of excellent restaurants sprouting out all over the capital and of course the competitive price which is certainly more than value for money. You dont have to go far for some fine dining experience. Just head over to The Central World.

There are many Japanese restaurants on the 5th and 6th level. Andy, are any of these familiar to you?

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 21, 2008 11:56 pm

In Bkk, dining in a Japanese restaurant need not be an expensive experience. This restaurant is particularly popular- almost full-house at 11am!!!

If you are on a budget like me, you can always visit these two cheaper alternative.

The food at Fuji is at best average. And the service are quite lousy. Well, blame it on the crowd. Its obviously quite popular with students and tourists and the waiters always look kind of overworked.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 22, 2008 12:06 am

Still more Japanese restaurants! You sometimes wonder are they really so many Japanese tourists or Japan food-loving tourists around. Some restaurants were empty when I was walking around happily snapping away. Like these two quiet outlet...

More Japanese restaurants....

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Comment: Andy@Tokyo

Posted: February 22, 2008 09:23 am

Nope ED those names are not familar. However, i understand that a chain resturant in Japan has also opened in Thai.. its call OOTOYA. Did u see that? in tokyo the food in that chain rest. is quite gd. would recommend u to try it if u see in thai the next time. wink.gif

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Comment: TopChinese

Posted: February 22, 2008 10:24 am

ED hope you didn't go BKK to eat Japanese food.. such a waste.

Think of all the thick juicy Thai sausages you're missing!

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Comment: sam1233

Posted: February 23, 2008 10:33 am

Finally will be taking my bag and leaving for BKK tomorrow smile.gif smile.gif

My first trip there for a long long time. Wonder how's the weather there rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif

Anyone there going there this week as well maybe we can meet up and visit some of the place mentioned here biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 23, 2008 01:18 pm

Still on the subject of food (I can hear some of you groaning now and probably asking- where is the sex bit on BKK. well, be patient, it will come in due time), I am always piqued by the hawker fares that line the street center. And some of the dishes are similar to ours if you actually look, and smell, carefully. I wont really advise you to buy and eat from these stalls. One of my friends learned the hard way after experiencing a violent case of diarrhoea after eating from one of the stalls.

Hi uncle, why so shy?

Snacks, anyone?

When I am in Pantip Plaza, I will buy the food coupons and eat from the food court on the third floor. Good and cheap.

More hawker fares...

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 25, 2008 07:25 pm

These are the 'leftover' pixs of my last BKK trip. There was this cute mature Traffic Policeman whom I kind of fancy. Tried as I did, he didnt stay still for me to get a clear photo (he was directing the chaotic traffic left, right and center). The couple of times I saw him, he was on the duty along the very busy intersection just before The Platinum Mall. Sigh.. how I wish he could stay still. I felt like going over to wipe the sweat off his forehead and, maybe, his body as well. lol.

As you can see, the traffic can be hellish most of the times.

If you walk down the dusty path from Isetan to The Platinum, do notice across the street there is this famous money changer which was mentioned a couple of times by some people here for its favourable exchange rate. Managed to get a shot across the street. The partly covered sign in orange of SuperRich can be gleamed.

An overhead view of the famous four-face Buddha Erawan Shrine.

There is another new shrine near to the Watson as one comes down from Chit Lom station. There was a flurry of activities that morning. So I took some quick shots.

I have never tried to hop on their buses. Most of them are without air-cons. Like this one.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 27, 2008 01:57 pm

For many old timers to BKK, a visit to the local saunas would probably include one of the following familiar favourites- Babylon (one of the best sauna in Asia and also one of my least favourite!), Chakran (a luxurious upmarket complex), 39 Underground (a smallish 'hard core' sauna where you will find muscle men) and GSM in Chinatown (favourite for their oldie crowd and their admirers). But what about the other lesser known saunas- lesser known because they are often located at the outskirt of the city, places where you are quite unlikely to run into any tourists? Some of these saunas are my favourite because these are a gem of a place where you are likely to come into close contact with the real Thai local guys and especially in the early afternoon, a romp with a sexy mature married man would be your reward of the day (and you can find many of these men who dont bother who hide their wedding band). Lets start with the bottom of the recommendation.

The owner of these two Farose chain is the rudest and the worst you will find in BKK.

1. Farose 1 108/3 Pradiphat Soi 19, Sapan Kwai /Phone: (0) 2618 - 4505

To get there, take the skytrain to Sapan Kwai. Hop onto a taxi or tutu for a 5 min ride to Pradiphat street 19. Pradiphat has a large concentration of gay pubs and bars in the vicinity (39 underground is just nearby). Finding the sauna can be a little tricky. The street is long and dark and the sauna is located on the right at a big intersection in the middle of the street. In darkness and if the driver is blur, you might easily miss it. Best to take down the phone number and have him contact the staff- that is always the best thing to do. But let me tell you- this place is a dump!!! It has to be one of the dirtiest and smelliest sauna you would ever visit. The owner obviously didnt bother to upgrade or maintain the facility. It is a five-storey building 'divided' into two sections. There are no beds to speak of. The toilets are filthy, the rooms smell, the ceiling bulbs are mostly blown so you have to feel your way thru the maze of semi-darkness, the mirrors are broken and left unfixed for years. It used to be one of the hottest sauna in that area but many of them have migrated to 39 for the obvious hygiene reason. The first level is the usual locker area. Climbing up to second floor is a common tv area cum gym room. Third floor has many rooms and one is a tv lounge area to watch some p--ns (mostly Japanese stuff). The fourth level is another cruising area with rooms but you hardly see people there. At the top level is the place I like best. Amidst the plants in the open-sky balcony, you can rest your feet and catch some breath (and you do need a rest after climbing up all the steps) is the dining area. One reason why Farose is still 'popular' is that they do serve meals at anytime of the day. There are big pots of rice and other thai meat dishes. If you are not particularly hungry (and who is if you happen to be there at midnight?), you might be turned off by the smell of food. You can only access the other part of the building thru here. The other side of the building are all dark cruising areas. And the crowds (mostly young and skinny) are quite daring. This part of the building is also strictly nude zone. For those who want to meet mature men, you might have some tough luck finding one here. However much I dislike it, Farose is still one of the few sauna which is open throughout the night and it is centrally located. But those looking for mature or chubs and are particularly concerned about hygiene are thus advised to look elsewhere.

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Comment: Andy@Tokyo

Posted: February 27, 2008 02:03 pm

the poster looks nice though wink.gif

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 27, 2008 02:33 pm

Ah... Andy, dont be deceived by advertisement. I have another poster which I will put up later for another sauna which makes me salivate but it turned out to be another dump as well. biggrin.gif

2. Farose 2 Ramkhamhaeng 21, Soi 2 02-618-4505

Same owner, same dump! I have high expectation of this place. This sauna has been discussed before a couple of times here and one even said this place is very popular with 'Taiwanese'. I have only one word- disappointment. The stupid taxi driver dropped me off at the busy Ramkhamhaeng 21 street. I thought ok and I shall take a short stroll to Soi 21 (to help to burn off those extra calories). What a mistake that was! The street got increasing quieter and darker as one walked in. I got lost and slightly frightened and almost gave up (my inner voice was telling me- dont get raped or robbed here). I hailed another taxi to take me back to hotel. But on the way along a short distance, I saw the sign and quickly alighted. For those going there, PLEASE insist the driver drop you at the doorstep. Tip- always write down the address and have it translated into Thai words so that you can show it to the driver. And dont forget the phone number!!! It looked very impressive on the outside. The sight of it was pretty surreal- a grand tall building surrounded by nothing in the middle of a field in a very ulu place. Be warned- to get there you have to travel very far and be prepared to be stuck in the traffic jam. Easiest and shorter way to get there is to get to the Prakanon sky station (the station just before On Nut). Take a cab for a long ride to this far-flung sauna. Try to avoid the busy commuting hours like between 5pm to 8pm. If you can, go after midnight and I am not joking. biggrin.gif Walking into the lobby, my heart sank when I saw the never-smiling-always-rude-to-customers owner manning the counter. It was not helped by the constant blaring of loud karaoke music filtering thru the bright reception area. Not a good sign. And so many young guys there. Not the muscle type though. Hardly any mature guys. It is a very popular sauna. I was there on a Monday night and the place was filled with the youngsters. This sauna is pretty new so the hygiene level is much better than Farose 1 but one can already detect signs of neglect here and there. It wont be long before this place becomes the same sad state the first sauna is. Pity because this grand dame of a building has great potential- minus the luxurious facilities though. The karaoke room on the ground floor where you see many of them lounging there and singing off-key was really disturbingly loud. You can hear the awful singing all the way up to the top floor. Same old design concept. Cruising rooms on most floor (and most rooms have just the bare necessities like thin mattresses) and the dining hall at the very top. If I remember correctly, the entrance fee is only about 120 bhts. So factoring in the meal does seem like a good deal for the Thais. The best part of this place is the big luxurious pool-cum-garden. Very grand indeed. I have never seen such a grand feature at any of the sauna (not even Babylon). The other smaller adjacent one storey building houses quite an impressive gym room. But I was in and out of the sauna in less than 15 min. I hated the loud baring music, the youngist crowd (where were the Taiwanese for god sake?!!) and the general vibes of the place. And to think I actually travelled so far to get there is an added disappointment no less. Also, I hated the owner (if you ever meet him you will know why). So, on the whole two thumbs up (for the pool and the garden if nothing else). I did see another two mature guys (and quite my type) as I was about to leave. And with so many young (though not necessarily better-looking) guys hovering all over the place, the 'competition' might not work to one's favour.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 27, 2008 03:15 pm

I took the latest brochure at a spa of some Thai gay attractions and here are some highlights-

In thai, I really dont know what this place is-

Some massage joint ads. I have only been to Aqua.

Never been to the following-

As you can see, the masseurs are likely to be youngish twink type. If I have the money, I will go there and open my first mature masseurs massage palace. There is surely a big market for this.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 27, 2008 07:22 pm

As you will see from the poster below, Andy, alluring poster can be quite deceiving indeed.

This is a very attractive advert for a rather run-down but sprawling sauna near Prakanong Skystation.

Mind Sauna (used to be known as Paradox Sauna) Sukhumvit Soi 48 (02) 391 9717

To reach this sauna, do alight at Prakanong Station (the station just before On Nut). Take a taxi or better still, hire one of those motorbike rider to bring you there. It's actually quite a short distance on a bike but I wont advise you to walk. The road leading there is quite dusty and the traffic which seem to come in all different directions is just too chaotic to consider. If unsure, pls use your handphone and ask your local driver to call for the exact location. This sauna is situated in a tall old building- I reckon about 6 levels. Herein lies the problem. With such a sprawling space and a thin crowd, the place can feel quite eerie indeed. It was pretty quiet on that particular Tuesday evening I visited. It felt kind of spooky to me walking along the empty aisle with just the echo of my footsteps and very few patrons in sight. Because the place is so big, most of the rooms are not air-con. There have fans at strategic locations so you dont feel stuffy. The bonus is that the place is quite well-maintained. I even spoke to the owner- a rather nice friendly bespectacled chap. Among the facility is a sparsely equipped gym on the upper floor, a tv room for p--n watching, many rooms (and they aint smelly like those at Farose), and on the very top level is a rather small steam and sauna room. The crowd is pretty local with a fairly good mix of young and old. Did bump into an old caucasian though. The brochure even advertise about their cabaret shows which only happen during the weekends so you might want to go there only during sat or sun where they might be a bigger crowd. No food is served- only coke and ice. This place is not highly recommended though the owner seems really nice.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: March 05, 2008 03:48 pm

Gaysorn Sauna 508 Ladprao Soi 112, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 53 tel: 539- 3259

This remote sauna owned by the Beach group is even further away. It was my first visit on my last trip so I cant honestly advise you on the shortest route there. One thing for sure I will be going back there again on my next visit. For me, I got off at Ladpro MRT station (not the sky train) and got a cab there. My goodness, Ladpro is a very long and large area and getting a cab there just after office hour is a nightmare. You can do your manicure and follow up with a pedicure in the cab while waiting for the cab to inch forward in the horrible hellish traffic- so plan your time carefully. The suana is only open from 5pm and closes at 11pm. It closes much later during the weekend. Its really a long way off from central BKK. Again, as with the other Beach saunas, the hygiene factor is high and this one is no different. Its quite small as compared to the others but the guys there are generally quite good looking. Not a lot of mature guys that evening (in fact none) but quite a few drool-worthy hunks. There is a beautiful big pool on the second storey with a scattering of beach chairs and tables. Here you can really relax while listening to the soothing sound of cascading waterfall and some lovely light works around the area. The relaxing resort feel is again nicely done up here. Up to the third floor is a smallish gym area and at the back is the all-too-familiar por no room. My favourite cruising area however is on the top two floors. There are many clean well-lit rooms and the biggest surprise for me is the cosy and comfortable por no room at the very top level with the leather sofas. I had a great three-some there. biggrin.gif All in all, another good sauna- in terms of men, the Beach sauna is still the one for me. But for the cosiest por no room, this one is hard to beat.

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Obviously there is another Beach sauna that I have yet to visit. It will be on my agenda on my last trip. And I am really looking forward to see what surprises this sauna will bring. biggrin.gif

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Hi Guys, I m planning a trip to BKK at the end of this month. Can someone offer a recommendation...travel agent free n easy packages or book own hotel n airline.

Which is more economical? Your suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 27, 2008 01:57 pm

For many old timers to BKK, a visit to the local saunas would probably include one of the following familiar favourites- Babylon (one of the best sauna in Asia and also one of my least favourite!), Chakran (a luxurious upmarket complex), 39 Underground (a smallish 'hard core' sauna where you will find muscle men) and ...

Hi, can you share more info about the muscle men in 39 Underground? Like gym muscle-toned, or bodybuilders? or Both?

[erection day]

I went to 39 underground sauna only once a few years ago. The crowds were too youngish for me. There were quite a few guys with nice toned muscles. But bodybuilders??? Nay, they are quite a rare sight in BKK. Even in Spore sauna scene, muscle men yes there are many. Bodybuilders- I have only seen a few. Dont forget gym culture is also quite a fairly new trend in BKK. So the local men there (who hardly go to gym or cant afford to) are generally on the thin side, or the beefy side if they dont watch their weight. Tuesday's night is their nude night at 39.

[Guest AllThingsThai]

I went to 39 underground sauna only once a few years ago. The crowds were too youngish for me. There were quite a few guys with nice toned muscles. But bodybuilders??? Nay, they are quite a rare sight in BKK. Even in Spore sauna scene, muscle men yes there are many. Bodybuilders- I have only seen a few. Dont forget gym culture is also quite a fairly new trend in BKK. So the local men there (who hardly go to gym or cant afford to) are generally on the thin side, or the beefy side if they dont watch their weight. Tuesday's night is their nude night at 39.

Thanks, for the info. I really want to know where to get to know bodybuilders, other than in the bars. Am hoping to find a Thai partner.

[erection day]

I have found the best gay sauna in BKK. To me, this little private haven tucked away in a residential alley in Ladproa is just too good to be ignored. And because of its rather reclusive location, most of its clients are local Thai guys. If you have the time, do pop in for a visit at least once.

Muffill Sauna Laprao 113 734 0536

I really dont know the short cut to Laprao area. I took the skytrain all the way to Mo Chit station (Chatuchak) and hailed a cab from there. It took me almost an hour to reach. They are open only from 5pm. I arrived too early and had to retrace my steps back and luckily there is a big shopping mall around the vicinity. Situated in a private residential area, on first sight the three storey building didnt impress at all. A big sign at the gate readily confirmed that I was at the right location. The first and very lasting impression of this place is the absolute homely feel. It's like stepping in a friend's pad. The place is spotlessly clean and furnish with designer, or what looks like designer, furniture pieces. Lovely warm lighting all over the house, yes, it feels like home (if only my house is so nice . Friendly jazz classic music filters thru the whole place and I sat on the most comfortable sofa and pondered, how nice if Singapore has sauna like this. Rairu is nice but this is even better. The rooms are big with spacious beds and complemented by full-sized mirror all over. How kinky. The steam room, jacuzzi and gym area are all perfectly maintained. This has to be one of the cleanest and most pleasant sauna I've even been.

Now, for the minus side. And there's only one. The crowd. It's mostly young twinks at the place, and there were many of them on the Sunday night I went (didnt these young people need to work on Monday morning?). If you are into pretty boys with perfectly arranged hair and light make up, this will be a perfect place for you. I didnt see any other mature guys. Which is a pity. If not, Muffill would be a must-visit hang-out for me.

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Too bad I didnt take any picture while I was there. But as I was walking on this alley, I saw this massage place just few buildings away. So for those who might arrive at Muffill early, you can check out this joint.

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[erection day]

I guess you never knew there are so many gay saunas in BKK, quite many of them are probably unknown or unexplored. Not surprising considering the size of the city and the its rather hugh gay population. These other two saunas belonging to the same group are mediocre in term of facilities and comfort but they do score high if mature man is your cup of tea. Ripe mangoes alert here!

Cruising 1 Sauna 1448/6-7 Phahonyothin Rd, Chatujak (0) 2930 - 3538

This joint is a little off the beaten path. Get off at Mo Chit station. Hail a cab and do provide a ready address as this place is slightly hard to locate for first timer. It is situated opposite the Major Cineplex at Phahonyothin road. This place is well kept but the crowd was quite thin the few times I were there. There are five floors in all. The first level is the locker and shower area. Climbing a level up is the dining room (they do serve light refreshment like fruits) and free coke. Also located there is a rather small pxxno room with some dark cruising area at the back. Third floor houses the open shower room and a steam room. There is also a gym, barely furnished but handy if you're just want to work out your pecs to impress the guys there. Fourth floor is where the rooms are and it's where the guys would stand against the wall waiting for the right contact. Up on the rooftop is a very pleasant garden-like setting with beds and chairs- conducive for those thinking of making out in the open. The mixture of men here is tilted slightly more towards the younger crowds. But sighting of ripe mangoes is quite common too. Try to visit on a weekend. They open from 5pm onward until the next day.

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Cruising 2 Sauna 383 Sukothai Rd 02-6682392

This sauna is a bit run down. A pity because of all the saunas I've been to, this one stood head over shoulder against the rest for its patronage of mature men. Or ripe mangoes if you know what I mean. Many married guys here. Ranging from the darker local Thai to the 'whiter' Thai uncles. I never really like the older crowds at GSM. For some reasons, I find the men there often too old or not appealing enough. But here at Cruising 2, it's quite easy to find just the right sort of 'candidates', they are often manly and very desirable. To get there, alight at the Victory Monument Skytrain station. Get a cab which will take you just about 10min to reach depending on traffic. Sukothai road is pretty easy to find. But the taxi driver always seems kind of lost when looking for this sauna. So it's good to have that telephone number handy. Anyway, once the cab is on the main Sukothai rd, tell the driver to stop just before the 7-11 store on the left. Alight from there, cross over and walk to your left. About 100m ahead is the place- you cant miss the large sign in front. Do not be put off by the rather dreadful condition of the place. Be a little braver and you will be rewarded. The rooms are barely furnished with just the usual thin mattresses strewn on the floor. The dark rooms and cruising areas are all upstairs. But the rooms up there are without lights- so thats is quite a minus point for me. Weekend evenings are the best time to go. The crowds seem quite thin on my last visit on a weekday. No food is served (sometimes I prefer it this way as I cant stand the lingering smell of food after one has eaten) but you can sip your free coke while checking out the guys. Do bring your own lube and condoms though.

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[erection day]

An excellent read from The New York Times on some die-die-must-try restaurants that you should not miss. I'd definitely try it myself next time I am there.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/travel/06bangkok.html

1.Chote Chitr

Address 146 Prang Pu Thorn, Tanao Rd, Bangkok

Banglamphu & Khao San Road

Price Dinner 500 baht for two

Mon-Sat 11am-11pm

'Civil servants greedily slurp bowls of soup at this tiny, family-run restaurant in the older part of Bangkok. The yam makhua, a salad of grilled long eggplants topped with tiny dried shrimps, combines the tang of fresh shallots with expert charring. Prepared by the hand of a skilled griller, the vegetables retain a smoky crunch on the outside, but a first bite pierces the crackling char and reveals a juicy eggplant so sweet it resembles a ripe peach, full of lime juice and fish sauce that has soaked into the flesh.

Chote Chitr’s gaeng som is a soup flavored with tamarind and palm sugar, packed with chunks of coarsely chopped cauliflower and large, meaty shrimp, their fat melting into the hot broth. Native to southern Thailand, where cooks use the abundant local seafood, gaeng som has a dense mouth feel, because the chef has added finely ground fish flesh into the stock, thickening it like roux.

The restaurant has been around some 90 years, prides itself on cooking recipes developed by ancient Thai royal courts, and its wall menu lists hundreds of dishes. These often rely on traditional ingredients tough to find today, and Chote Chitr’s cooks say little about how they uncover them. '

2.Raan Jay Fai

327 Mahachai Rd, Bangkok

Near Wat Saket, Democracy Monument

02223-9384

Price Dinner 500 baht for two

'Like rock bands, the best noodle slingers attract groupies. Outside this simple open-air restaurant in old Bangkok, lines of cars, tuk-tuks and motorcycles crawl through the hot air, belching exhaust toward Jay Fai’s al fresco seating. Still, at Jay Fai’s opening time of around 4 in the afternoon, a line waits to be served, and the cook throws handfuls of chicken chunks and noodles into a pan as if she were a metronome on double time.

Jay Fai noodles stir-fried with spicy Thai basil is a dish also called drunken noodles. Some Thais believe the dish got its name because street cooks serve it into the wee hours, when their clientele is the drunkest. The broad rice noodles come out of the pan thin and chewy, as if they could tear easily. Yet they never turn tough, and the chef throws in large bits of sweet Thai basil, the edges seared with a slight soy aftertaste.'

3.Nguan Lee

Corner of Soi Lang Suan and Soi Sarasin

City Bangkok

02250-0936

Price Dinner 500-1000 baht for two

'At this typical Chinese-Thai joint, waitresses bring out fresh local sea bass, plucked from tanks outside and steamed with chilies, chopped raw garlic and a broth of lime juice and rinds of kaffir lime. Not just sprinkled on top, the chilies have been embedded into the fish meat, so they pop out of the soft flesh onto the tongue.

Still, Nguan Lee, becoming popular with visitors, seems to have watered down the garlic in this dish. A a more full-on garlic experience, plaa tod kratiem phrik Thai, fish coated in garlic and thin chilies and then deep-fried satisfies the garlic craving. The fish skin crunches like cornflakes, and squirts hot, oily garlic into my mouth, like garlic’s purest essence. Inside the crunchy crust, the sea bass remains tender.'- The New York Times

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[Guest -curious-]

Has anyone been to Tawan, the muscle men's club in Bangkok? Thought of visiting the place later this month.

[Mottobono]

Will be going to BKK next week by myself, any update from you guys who have been there recently Any new interesting plu places?

Uncle Den

[oralb]

hi uncle den

welcome to BW on your 1st posting as a member...

on your request, you do need to be more specific on what you wants, what type of activities are you searching for?

a good source to start will be www.utopia-asia.com

[Andy@Tokyo]

Uncle den,

u might already know but there are also gd write ups by fellow BWers on BKK under this thread.

http://www.blowingwind.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5718

Best

[Mottobono]

Thanks Oralb and Andy for your kind info :thumb:

[erection day]

I just came back from BKK last night. As usual it's been a very enjoyable trip. But dont expect many photos this time around. I bought my camera there but forgot to bring the charger and the battery in the camera was already completely drained before I even took the first snap. So I had to rely on my trusty sony handphone to capture some candid-camera moments. Will post those few pics when I have more time.

For traditional massage, I'd heartedly recommend this wonderful, quiet and most relaxing massage joint in the city center. It is located on the adjacent street from The Big C, (opp Central World Plaza) and it's called Indara Massage. The price is slightly on the high side but I think it's well-worth it. Very classy joint. Attentive service. Cosy surrounding. I had a aroma massage for 500 bahts. For me, Indara beats places like Healthland hands down. The latter spa outlets are quite far from the city to start with and, worse, many customers there. What it means is that Healthland feel like a 'fast-food' place- customers in, customers out in quick succession. The two times I have been there didnt exactly put me in the right mood for a good relaxing massage at all. Indara is definitely better. Only downside is that there are no male therapists. http://www.indaramassage.com/

But I stumbled across Marble House at Siam Square yesterday! By mistake. And there are guys therapists sitting outside the joint. But they are twinks, one or two quite cute. Getting male therapist for traditional massage in BKK is quite difficult. I had a foot massage from this male therapists and it was only ok. They also offer complete thai or aroma body massage so it's worth a visit esp if you want your body to be pampered by a guy. The shop is located directly opp the front part of Siam Paragon (not the end facing Discovery Center) on a street named Henri Dunant Rd. Walk down the end of this street which is littered with many massage joints. I dont think there will be any hanky-panky though. I will definitely visit them again for a full body massage during my next trip.

I have also discovered a new gay sauna. Watch this space.

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[Andy@Tokyo]

Welcome back!!!

[TopChinese]

New hotel in Soi Saladaeng opp DJ station and right next to the renowned Zanottis:

http://www.baansaladaeng.com/

The rooms are very sexy! I've booked the penthouse suite with private roof garden for a farewell orgy next month already.

[erection day]

The gay spa, Heaven, which I have discovered is not new at all. It has been around for years. Some of you might have even visited the place since it's so conveniently located in the Silom area. Just tell the taxi driver to take you to Holiday Inn Silom. Alight from there, cross the road and the non-descript office building just opp the Holiday Inn called BIS (used to be known as Warner Building) is the one you are looking for. The lift is located on the right side of the building and the spa is on the 4th storey. The entry fee is an affortable 120 bahts and it opens from 2pm to midnight. And Heaven is definitely one of the better and cleaner saunas around in BKK.

First impression counts and my impression upon entering the premises is a good one. The friendly receptionist (I think he's also the owner) greeted me politely behind a tastefully done-up decor. And nice cosy decor with warm lighting and simple classy furnitures immediately confirmed in me that this is indeed a well-kept sauna. The gym on the right is impeccably maintained- so if you are there early, do make use of their excellent gym facilities. The little coffee/dining area is nicely done up too- pity that the view by the window offers only glimpes into other surrounding office buildings. There were two masseurs lounging by the seats- twinks and not really my type at all. Up onto the second floor is the dark room. Again, cleanliness is assured here. There are many rooms with proper beds there and also a pxxno room right smack in the middle of the dark maze area. Coming out of the maze, you'll find few shower cubicles and a very nice open roof area with many sun deck chairs, a tiny jazucci and a tiny steam room. The cruisy crowds here are pretty my type. Many mature guys here and also many hunky muscular types. The peope are generally friendly and show very little attitude and I had quite a lot of fun here with the older hunks. Try to go on a Sat or Sun afternoon- that's when most of the married guys would come for an afternoon of fun. I will definitely go back to Heaven again.

Ambience :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: Men :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

http://www.heaven-eden.com/

[TopChinese]

The website for this sauna in Thailand is in French! And the front photo isn't very inspiring

"Bienvenue au Heaven !

D'une superficie d'environ 1.200 m2, notre ้tablissement poss่de

les services les plus complets afin de rendre votre visite

la plus agr้able possible.

Nous avons le plaisir de vous accueillir tous les jours

de 15h เ minuit (vendredi et samedi jusqu'เ 1 heure).

Heaven hasn't changed much since the good old days when I was still going to Obelisk and Colony. I like the location and also its proximity to the pxxn cinema off Charoenkrung nearby. Nice to know the crowd is more mature now.. guess all the kiddies are still going to Chakran and Sauna Mania. Lots of fun to be had!

Edited April 24, 2008 by TopChinese

[poopoo78]

hi guys,

I'm thinking of going over to BKK around end jun with some friends, this will be our 1st time going over there and we are quit lost on which hotel to stay. Anyone stay at these hotel before and the cost?

Siam City Hotel, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Amari Watergate Hotel and Pathumwan Princess Hotel. we are thinking of a 4D3N free and easy tour. Wat we want to do there is to try to take some photo of temples and the monks early in the morning. Going to every big shopping mall in BKK is really not a must do thing.

any tour agent here in SIN to recommend?

thank you very much for your help.

[erection day]

Hi poopoo, nice to see you posting here. I have stayed in Novotel and Amari a couple of times so I can dispense some helpful advise as to their strengths and weaknesses. Both are 4-star accomdations with Novotel having the upper hand by virtue of its location. It's great to be able to step out of the hotel straight into the heart of the city- Siam Square. Within walking distance is the Siam Skytrain which connects you to most parts of BKK. Surrounding the hotel are many little alleys of delightful shops- HardRock Cafe, Coffee Bean, authentic Thai restaurants (one famous one is just directly opposite). Novotel is really posh so security is very high- that means you wont be able to bring your boys with you to your room without going thru some stringent checks.

Amari Hotel matches Novotel in its service and classy ambience BUT getting around can be a headache here. The nearest station is about 15 min walk away (if you walk fast) and hailing a cab or tutu around this area means having to sacrifice a big chunk of your time getting caught in a traffic jam. Worse, most of these drivers would want to take you to their 'special jade sale' so fending off these requests can be quite tiresome. Just next to the hotel is the famous Prawtunam market (selling mostly women's clothes), opp it is the Prawtunam Platinum Mall and further down is Pantip Plaza (thai version of our Sim Lim Square). Most of the other shopping attractions like Isetan, Big C, and the four-face Erawan Shrine are within walking distance. The big plus for me is their sauna room near the gym/swimming pool area which is pretty cruisy. I have seen men walking around the jazucci naked many times (mostly western tourists though). Security is also quite tight here.

Edited April 24, 2008 by erection day

[erection day]

People-watching has always been a favourite past time of mine and a holiday is the best time to observe people. And one of the best place to encounter one of the most diverse gathering of people from different nationalities must surely be at Chatuchak market in Bkk.

These two 'cowboys' were definitely eye-catching among the crowds there.

There were many performers there, mostly budding young talents.

This young girl was all energetic in her dance movement.

This young man seemed to be asking me- 'What are looking at, mister?' as he cleaned his puppy.

Young bohemian artists at work

A Johnny-Deep/Captain Sparow look-a-like selling women accesories...hmm

Edited April 24, 2008 by erection day

[erection day]

This police officer was so friendly. He posed for me and waited patiently as I fumbled with my camera. He even gave me a royal wave as he sped off in his magnificent machine.

Oh, how handsome he looked!

This woman was startled by me as I moved to take a close up.

A young promoter in his wierd costume.

A mature uncle selling wooden musical instrument. He seemed quite happy and willing to pose for me.

A sexy uncle with his magic tricks.

One did encounter many beggers there. Here are two.

This is my favourite, and last, picture.

Edited April 24, 2008 by erection day

[poopoo78]

thank you very much for the infor and those photo erection!!! i think we would choose between novotel or P/P. ===============

edited by Gachi

[Guest Guest]

New hotel in Soi Saladaeng opp DJ station and right next to the renowned Zanottis:

http://www.baansaladaeng.com/

The rooms are very sexy! I've booked the penthouse suite with private roof garden for a farewell orgy next month already.

I was stay at Baan Saladaneg already. there are very nice and very friendly. The location if perfact hehe because just few minutes walk to Dj station and GOD.

Also very convenience with BTS ans Subway for sure I will go and stay there again....

++ price is cheap, clean and good

[Guest playsyation]

Want to highlight this great guesthouse i stayed at in Bangkok when i was there for Songkhran. Its at Saladaeng Rd. The owner is gay the rates for his rooms are quite reasonable. He was very informative on how to get around places in Bangkok, including the sightseeing and the gay areas and etc. Very hospitable n warm service. Would definately go back there again to stay next time i am in Bangkok.

www.baansaladaeng.com

[Panda_9791]

Hey TC and playsyation, thanks for the recommendation! It looks amazing from the website. I am eyeing the one with the open air balcony pool... Any idea if they have lift access and breakfast??

[Mottobono]

Just came back after a 5 days holiday in BKK. Wish to share some notes with you ppl. Been to the Sauna Mania @Convent Rd off Silom Rd. Basically is a sauna for young crowd

age 20something to 30+, no farang and no mature uncles, lots of cute looking guys....some with nice built n nice cxxk (check that out in the shower rooms). It is actually a 5 storeys apartment. The entrance is at the side with a big Plu flag hanging in front, could'nt miss it. A small hair salon on the ground floor. The reception counter is on the 2nd flr admission charge 120bht (SGD 5.20). There is a gym, steam room n sauna room. Plenty individual rooms, 2 roof gardens with lounge chairs with lots of plant partition to relax n whatever....having sex outdoor.hehehe. On the whole, it is a very simple looking place not as stylish as Babylon and Chakran. For that price could'nt ask for more. Best time to go around 7pm as the crowd start coming in.

If you are a fan of A-go-go boy, Dream Boy @ suriwongse Rd is the best of all that i have been beside Jupiter. Nice looking boys, well built, big sticks :clap:

Well choreographed show, entertaining, humorous, awesome or maybe gross to some. Definately something that you can't get in SG. Admission 250bht (SGD 10.80) with 1 drink. I think it is worth the night out :thumb:

[Guest Guest]

Hey TC and playsyation, thanks for the recommendation! It looks amazing from the website. I am eyeing the one with the open air balcony pool... Any idea if they have lift access and breakfast??

Hello, yes they serve continental breakfast, but no lift, but that's fine, they are very helpful, nice gay owners............

[TopChinese]

any tour agent here in SIN to recommend?

Why use agent for F&E? Just book direct with jetstar or zuji and combine with your preferred hotel lah!

I'll be staying in the penthouse at Baan Saladaeng next weekend with the open bath (too small to be pool lah!). Will post reports shortly

[beta]

Comment: erection day

Posted: February 27, 2008 03:15 pm

Some massage joint ads. I have only been to Aqua.

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ED, how is Aqua? Is it a night club or spa?

http://thaisanctuaryspa.com/bkk/news.html

Anybody tried Sanctuary Spa?

[erection day]

Hi beta, Aqua (http://www.aquaspaclub.com/) is an up-market massage spa and not a nightclub at all. I was there many years ago and still remember that the stable of boys there were quite gorgeous. Just a tad too young for me. More twinks than hunks actually. It has been quite getting quite good reviews so maybe they have been hiring top-notch masseurs. My favourite Bkk massage retreats are still Albury and Vclub.

I have not been to Sanctuary Spa but, hey, the ad looks interesting. Too bad they didnt list the price for the 2+ or 3 hrs massage (hmm... 3hrs seem like an over-indulgence ) . Its a bit off the beaten path (meaning not really near any skytrain station) but I will want to visit this place the next time I am there.

[??spa??]

http://thaisanctuaryspa.com/bkk/news.html

Anybody tried Sanctuary Spa?

Sanctuary Spa has pretty decent massage. Not too far off, somewhere opp Lumphini Tower, walk into an alley with lots of food stalls, look out for 2 blocks yellow in colour, like HDB flat. The spa is at the foot of the block. It's quite an old place, but well kept, clean, service good. It's not crowded though situated at a somewhat busy area. If there's a therapist by the name 'Sitt' still there, you'll enjoy his skills. One of the best i've tried.

ED, not nec to get 3hrs. They usually have promo on, like 1.5h with 0.5h scrub or shoulder massage thrown in. Worth it

[erection day]

Thanks spa, I would definitely visit Santuary on my next visit and will look for Sitt. I suppose its a traditional massage joint where you have to keep your hands to yourself, right?

[??spa??]

Thanks spa, I would definitely visit Santuary on my next visit and will look for Sitt. I suppose its a traditional massage joint where you have to keep your hands to yourself, right?

i shall leave it to discover yourself and give your report

[Panda_9791]

Hey ED, when u going Bkk again?! Do ley me/us know after u go Santuary hor... Me going to Bkk in Sept...

[erection day]

haha, Mr Panda, I should be going sometimes btw August to September. Hasnt set a date yet. (I wont be heading there sooner because I'd be going to China next month). Who knows, we might bum into each other in Santuary in Bkk. Anything is possible.

[TopChinese]

Baan Saladaeng was amazing. Great location, nice gay hosts and cosy rooms. We loved soaking in our private hot tub with our bottle of champagne, while watching the rain. And very affordable too! But please don't book it because they only have 9 rooms and in case we need a room.

[fuzzy]

Hi all,

I will be heading to Bangkok early June and having read Mottobono recommandation of a go-go bar. I wonder what is the procedure like to 'invite' an go-go boy back to the hotel? Which is a good massage place to go to as well. Please PM me on the procedure. Greatly appriciated.

[erection day]

As you probably know by now, Chatuchak Weekend Market is a must-visit for first-timer and also worth re-visiting because they are always 'new' stalls that you somehow missed the other time. Do print out the map if you want to just zero in on a particular section, pets, arts, plants, etc

http://www.jatujakguide.com/main/jjmap.html

[suckling_pig]

Thanks for the review ED, you are my hero ! I'm planning to go this weekend after being sex starved in Dubai for 2 weeks. Look out Thai Uncles, I am going to suck any thing that moves !!!

[Guest uncles chase]

If you have free time, do make a trip to GSM sauna at Chinatown for your uncle fix. Especially Sunday afternoon. Many uncles there. Good luck, suckling pig.

[erection day]

Will be heading to BKK next month. But this time with my sister. We are thinking of staying at Sofitel Bangkok Silom Hotel Bangkok. Anyone stayed there before? Can recommend?